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WHAT IS WINDOWS?
LINUX vs WINDOWS
WHAT IS LINUX?
WHICH OS IS MOST SUITABLE FOR YOU?
DISTRIBUTIONS
CONCLUSION
HISTORY

Linux is a Unix-like, open source and community-developed operating system for which is capable of handling activities from
multiple users at the same time.
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Open-Source Community Developed Multiple Users

Windows is a licensed operating system in which is designed for the individuals with the perspective of having no computer
programming knowledge and for business and other commercial users.
What is Windows?
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Multiple Operating
Environments
PortableEasy to Use

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Windows 3.0
1987
The first version of Windows, known as Windows 1.0, was revealed in 1985 following the formation of Microsoft. It was based
upon the MS-DOS core, at the time the most widely used Program Manager for running applications.

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Windows 3.0
1987
Following that initial launch, new versions of Windows were quickly rolled out, including the first major update in 1987, quickly
followed by Windows 3.0 in the same year.

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Windows 95
1995
This journey of evolution happened quickly and in 1995, perhaps the most widely used version yet, Windows 95 was born. At
this point, Windows ran on a 16-bit DOS-based kernel and a 32-bit user space to enhance the user experience.

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Windows ME
2000
One major shift happened with the launch of Windows ME in 2000. That was the last MS-DOS version of Windows, allowing for
an even faster evolution of services since.

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Windows 10
Today
So, windows OS comes with almost all company who made PC’s or laptops. Latest Windows OS version is Windows 10 which is
currently ruling the market.

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1969
→ Birth of ‘C’ and Unix OS
1970’s
→ Growth of Unix because of open-source collaboration
→ Commercial sale of Unix
1980s
→Companies developing their own Unix:- IBM(AIX),
Solaris(Sun OS), HP(HP-UX)....
Mid-to-late 1980s
→ Birth of free software movement → GNU Project
1990s
→ Linus Torvalds put the Linux kernel source code
online.
→Resulted in usage of ‘Linux + GNU’

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LINUX WINDOWS
There are 3 types of users in Linux.
1. Regular
2. Administrative(root)
3. Service
There are 4 types of users in Windows.
1. Administrator
2. Standard
3. Child
4. Guest

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LINUX WINDOWS
Linux appeals to a user base that is
proficient in coding, despite the
high performance computing.
Windows appeals to a way broader
demographic due to ease of use
and graphical user interface.

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Linux uses Monolithic Kernel. Windows uses Microkernel.

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LINUX WINDOWS
In Linux, files are ordered in a tree
structure starting with the root
directory.
In Microsoft Windows, files are
stored in folders on different data
drives like C: D: E:

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LINUX WINDOWS
Linux is very stable and more
secure than Windows. Any new
problem raised can be solved
within few hours and the necessary
patch can be ready at the same
time.
Windows user has faced security
and stability issues. Since Windows
is the most widely used
OS, hackers, spammers target
Windows frequently.

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Linux is not as compatible as
Windows with software and
services available.
Windows is compatible with most
software and services available to
the user.

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LINUX WINDOWS
Non-technical users can install
Linux and do normal day-to-day
activities like web browsing, email,
playing music, etc.
Users are used to the UI of
Windows. This makes it good for
power and non-power users.

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LINUX WINDOWS
Linux systems come with an option
of built-in military grade
encryption, and users can be sure
that device theft poses no real
problem to data.
Windows can also watch what users
do, offering syncing to the
Microsoft OneDrive service or to
learn user behaviour to improve
upon Cortana.

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LINUX WINDOWS
Linux is Open Source. Users have
access to the source code
Windows is Proprietary. Only select
personnel have access to the
source code.

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LINUX WINDOWS
The GNU utilities and libraries
which accompany it in most Linux
Distros, are entirely free
Microsoft Windows usually costs
between $99.00 and $199.00 USD
for each licensed copy.

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LINUX WINDOWS
As a Linux user, you will not have to
worry about re-installing it just to
experience a faster and a smoother
system. Linux helps your system
run smooth for a longer period
Windows becomes sluggish by the
day. You will have to adapt to a
habit where you keep on rebooting
the system for just about
everything.

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LINUX WINDOWS
Within minutes of posting a thread
on any of the Linux forums, you may
expect a reply along with a solution
at no cost!
Windows has support which is
easily accessible through any
device, online forums/ websites. It
has paid support as well.

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IS
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Multimedia Applications
Free Software
Gaming
Open Source OS
It basically depends on what you need.

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